Kate Pov
I shake my head ‘ Alex why cannot you believe me and Aria… but you know Aria better than Max… I know you have no interest in her, but she is grown here in this house, in front of your eyes but do you think she can do this’
He coldly replied ‘ I believe in logic and truth; I know Aria pushed Emma… so its final decision she is going’
I looked at Alex… how cruel and heartless he can get ‘ looking at you now I remember that Alex which I try to forget … but if it’s your decision then I decided something too if Aria is going then I’m going too… and no need for this boarding thing … you want her out of this house then she is going out but not alone but with her mother…’
Alex shocked by my admission then said ‘ no … no Kate you are not going to leave me… I will not let you’
I replied’ I will if my daughter is treated like a criminal… I will leave you because this is too much … you broke all promises you made about not blaming and embarrassing me and Aria in public… she is so scared of you that she loses her all confident she is walking on eggshell …. so, I will leave you’
He angrily replied ‘ and where will you go to your father’s house where you and she are not accepted’
I said ‘ don’t worry about us … I face painful situation since I was 5 sure as hell, I can handle this… ‘
Then I left the room, called Rachel, and said ‘ I need your help’
Alex came to room to find me packing some stuff…
I said ‘ I will be gone by tomorrow… and I am going to sleep in guest room… so this room is all yours’
He forcefully turned me’ Kate do not do this… you are ruining everything … you will not go … what about Emma.’
I replied ‘ don’t bring Emma. into this … I told you before Emma is my daughter and no one can change that… I cannot take her with me, but I will be there for her… and you will not stop me’
His eyes were desperate ‘ please Kate do not do this I need you …. I feel something for you… just do not go’
I replied ‘ don’t do this… OK… if you change your decision about Aria and you accept her as your daughter then I’m going to stay’
He arrogantly looks and said’ this will never happen… she made a mistake, and she deserves to be punished’
I said ‘let’s suppose it was Emma who pushed Aria… and she was covered in blood… so still that will be your decision…’
I looked at his expression and then I said ‘ I know you will never do this with Emma… because you treat both your kids differently… so I’m done being a doormat and letting one of my children be treated like shit because her of her mother ‘
Alex replied ‘ Kate you’re overreacting… if you just care for me then don’t go’
I said ‘ Alex I don’t care for you… I fucking love you for the first time I laid my eyes on you… even when you forget about me when you saw Emily… even when you made fun of me in front of your friend… even when took my virginity and the threw me out of your room… even when you say I trapped you with a baby… even I know you will never love her…. even now when you treated my Aria like, shit … but I must do this for Aria … she does not deserve this’
Alex eyes were shocked… like he is speechless …
He said ‘ Kate I have no idea… you love me… I do not deserve your love… Kate then please stay’
I said,’ NO n that’s my final decision…’
Then I left him alone.
Alex
Kate said she loved me… fuck… she has not fallen for me … she was already in love with me… from that time when I treated her like shit… now also when I am not in my best form…
She told me she is going today … I will try this again to tell her that to stay… but Aria? I am doing this for Emma. sake… so I still stuck to my decision
Kate with Emma and she said’ look Emma… I love you very much… but I must go… my love… it is like a game you are going to be with daddy but Aria and me are going to live somewhere else… but YOU know what you can visit us there and daily Skype me too.’
Emma was crying’ no mama please do not go…. take me with you… ‘
Kate eyes were also teary ‘ baby I am so sorry, but I must go… your daddy and I cannot live together any more …. he has hurt Aria and me…. I am sorry but I have no choice’
I come in said ‘ Emma stop crying… your mom is right she has to go… but I’m there for you …’
She ignored me then said’ Emma I will always be there for you too; you see where Aria is and spend some time with here before we go’
Emma nodded… I said ‘ you are doing it wrong Kate so wrong’
She replied ‘ it should have been done so long ago’
I coldly replied ‘ do not expect anything from me… I hope you do remember our agreement and the prenuptial… its start when you leave this house’
She stands up and said ‘ I do not give a fuck to that money, which makes a father hate her daughter just because she exists’
I said ‘ you will be sorry for this’
She sadly replied ‘ and you will be too’
Martha knocks the door n said ‘ Mrs Robbins… the cab is here’
She replied ‘ Thanks Martha … I am coming in a minute’
I am confused then I said, ‘ you are not taking your car?’
She replied ‘ it’s your… it was never mine’
Aria came with her small backpack, with sad face she holds Kate hands
Kate said ‘ You ready… did you say bye to Emma’
She nodded ‘ can Emma come please’
Kate said ‘ Aria we have talk about it come on let us go… please say bye to Martha …. and daddy… I am going to check Emma’
Martha gives a hug to Aria and cleans her tears from her face then said ‘ Miss Aria I’m going to miss you a lot’
Aria said ‘ me to Martha … I miss your smoothie that you make’
Then it was my turned… fuck… they are really going… what should I do… should I stopped them… no… I am man of my words…
Aria said ‘ Daddy… bye… I am sorry if you are angry with me… I am so sorry, but I will miss you’
I closed my eyes and turned my back… I cannot control myself… I should go from here.
Kate
‘Kate, I am telling you again…. this is so small… how will you live here… why not come and stay with us as long as you want’ Rachel said
I replied ‘ Rach I am so happy for your help, but I cannot stay… I must do something for myself and Aria’
Rachel ‘ I still cannot fucking believe what a jerk Alex is… first he lashed out on Aria badly and then suggest something like that… I wish you would have told me early…. and do not thank me, it is just a small studio apartment without bed…. my dad’s employee lived here but she is gone to London, and she suggested it to me… but if I had seen the place first, I would never take you here…’
I smiled and put my hand on her shoulder ‘ Rach its great … it is perfect for me and Aria … most importantly it has fridge and a gas oven that is what important … but I am really glad you did this in a brief time’
She hugged me’ Kate I am your friend I will do anything for you both, Aria is like my daughter … you both do not deserve this, but I am really proud how you are handling yourself…. OK you also need job too… have you checked your old job place’
I replied ‘ yes but they have no vacancy… so, I will look around… I have some saving in my old account, but I must be prepared further’
Rachel ‘ I will look into my father place too… may there is new hiring’
I smiled ‘ that would be so great of you… I am really, I happy to have you in my life’
Then I saw Shawn carrying boxes of pizzas in one hand and their son Mike in other hand…. he is one year old and incredibly beautiful I picked him up and said’ oh looked at you so big and handsome…’
Shawn said ‘ with big tummy… Rach he is hungry again feed him till I arrange the lunch’
Rachel took her son… Aria saw Shawn and run over’ Uncle Shawn’
Shawn gives a big smile n picked her n said ‘ Aria my favourite. girl… princess I brought your favourite. pizza ‘
Aria smiled ‘ Thank you’
He kissed her then puts a slice on her plate… looking at them I wish Alex can also treat Aria like Shawn treated her but like me she is not lucky in that department… Shawn looked and passed the plate to me n said ‘ hey… just relax and sit … Kate I know what you did was a big step for you but I’m really happy you did that… may be that arsehole. will realize what he loses and comes into his sense’
I replied ‘ I really don’t care anymore … I just want to start over…’
He nodded ‘ I shouldn’t say this now, but did you think about other stuff… like divorce or allowance things because I can assure you, I will not fight for him, and I will help you’
I replied ‘ Thank you so much Shawn… but I didn’t think any of this… and secondly it involves money … which I don’t have enough of… so I’m taking it one day at a time… but you should not leave him …. you’re his good friend he needs you… so because of me don’t leave him’
He shakes his head ‘ he is really an idiot to leave a wife like you…. ah… just forget… so if you need anything we are one call away OK’
I smiled’ yes… I’m very gratefully.’